Client Listing

Iridia’s clients range from small businesses to large corporations, from public sector organizations to non-profits. The range of projects and work we have done for our clients is expansive. To learn more about how we have served our clients, please click on one of the four links below.

Surrey Memorial HospitalIn 2011, Fraser Health commenced a $512-million expansion and re-development of Surrey Memorial Hospital which will see the addition of 151 new beds, a state-of-the-art critical care tower, an expanded emergency department and major renovations to parts of the existing hospital. Iridia Medical was engaged to assist Fraser Health with identifying the physician service requirements, including recruitment, education, workload model and governance, for opening the new emergency department and critical care tower and assessing the financial implications of the resulting resource plans with respect to various compensation models.

Vancouver Fire and Rescue ServicesIridia Medical provides Medical and Physician oversight for the largest Fire Department in BC dating back more than 5 years. We have provided input and guidance in pre-hospital care skills to upgrade training for their First Responders. We are moving forward with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services Community PAD initiatives in AED/CPR Training. More advanced options for Vancouver Fire Fighters in emergency medical response are currently being undertaken.

Heart and Stroke FoundationSince 2007, Iridia Medical has been working with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon on the design and development of five Health Authority specific Action Plans for the BC Stroke Strategy.

Arthritis SocietyIridia Medical assisted the Arthritis Society (BC/Yukon Division) with coordination and facilitation of the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Initiative, a province-wide Practice Support Program aimed at assisting primary care physicians in the diagnosis, treatment and referral of patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and lower back pain. The initiative began in Fall 2010 and is expected to complete in Spring 2013.

Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery CentreIn 2010, Iridia Medical was engaged by Fraser Health on numerous projects associated with the opening and operationalization of the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre (JPOCSC), located in Surrey, British Columbia. Dr. Allan Holmes acted as the Lead Physician Consultant to Fraser Health ensuring that physicians were engaged, building consensus with Fraser Health Administration, on such things as physician privileging, planning of physician manpower, development of service delivery models, and developing and delivering a physician-specific change management, education, training and orientation program.

Hoffmann-La RocheIridia Medical is currently contracted by a critical infrastructure group to act as its Medical Advisor for both its Employee Antiviral Program and for its annual employee influenza educational needs. This work involves extensive consultation with various stakeholder groups within the organization, and education of its staff on the importance of an influenza program in the workplace and its general operation.

Fraser Health - Emergency Department Information SystemThroughout 2007 and 2008, Iridia Medical worked with Fraser Health to improve physician participation in the implementation of the Emergency Department Information System (EDIS). The desired improvement was achieved following the development and implementation of a physician engagement and education strategy that included, amongst other things, the provision of training and support to over 100 physicians.

Prince George Fire RescueIridia Medical has been working with the Prince George Fire Department since 2000. Prince George Fire Rescue Services is 1 of 2 Fire Departments in BC that has an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) pre-hospital care response. Iridia provides physician oversight to Prince George Firefighters accomplished in EMR Training assisting them in allowing those enhanced skills reaching patients. Iridia Medicals continued support and involvement has been part of the process of change for patient care in BC.

Sun Peaks Fire RescueSun Peaks Fire Rescue Services like Prince George Fire Rescue Services, is currently the only other Fire Department in BC to be EMR trained. With Iridia Medical oversight since 2007, there is currently an ongoing evaluation of those skills and their value in pre-hospital care. Iridia Medicals Physician Advisory input has assisted Sun Peaks fire Fighters in their enhanced training through direct input as well as web based training enhancements.

Delta Fire and Emergency ServicesDuring the past 10 years Iridia Medical has provided physician oversight for their Delta Fire’s first responder training needs. Iridia has enhanced Delta Firefighters training in 3 key enhanced scope training initiatives,Blood Pressure, Epi-Pens and Pulse Oximetry. With Physician oversight by Iridia, those skills are now being utilized by Delta Fire Fighters in their Emergency pre-hospital care response mechanism’s. Delta Fire Rescues Services, with input and support from Iridia is currently enhancing their pre-hospital care training to enhance service delivery for their respective communities of North Delta, Ladner and Tsawwassen.

Progress EnergyIridia Medical has been providing 24/7 Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) and Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) services to Progress operations in BC since 2011. Our paramedic team responds to all medical calls ranging from minor cuts to major traumas. Paired with our team of Emergency Physicians, Progress staff and contractors have access to unparalleled medical expertise while working in the field.

Nexen Iridia Medical has been providing 24/7 Advanced Care and Primary Care Paramedic services to Nexen operations in BC since 2008. Our paramedic team responds to all medical calls ranging from minor cuts to major traumas. Paired with our team of Emergency Physicians, Nexen staff and contractors have access to unparalleled medical expertise while working in the field.

BC HydroIridia Medical has been providing 24/7 Advanced Care and Primary Care Paramedic services to BC Hydro since 2011. Our paramedic team responds to all medical calls ranging from minor cuts to major traumas. Paired with our team of Emergency Physicians, BC Hydro staff and contractors have access to unparalleled medical expertise while working in the field.

Polar MedicalPolar has been a partner with Iridia Medical for many years. Iridia has provided Polar with 24/7 Emergency Physician pager access on various mining project as well as ACP services in 2012.

Trojan SafetyIridia Medical and Trojan have been working together since 2003. Working together on oil and gas projects, Iridia and Trojan have partnered to provide various clients with First Aid and Paramedic services. Iridia has also helped to equip Trojan with AEDs for its Mobile Treatment Centres.

Falcon ContractingIridia Medical has been providing Falcon with PCP Medical Direction since 2009. In addition to the paramedic oversight, Iridia has provided PCP services for on-site work on a short term basis.

Alpha SafetySince 2006, Alpha and Iridia Medical have been working collaboratively. Iridia has provided consulting services as well as ACP and PCP services to Alpha while Alpha vehicles have been regularly used by our team of paramedics in the field.

Heart and Stroke FoundationIridia Medical won the contract to supply the AEDs and AED trainers for the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s BC Public Access Defibrillation Program. In the first year of the program (2013), 250 AEDs will be implemented into PAD Programs across BC.

Vancouver International Airport
Since 2001, Iridia Medical has partnered with YVR to provide AEDs, Medical Direction and Training for their established AED Program that includes over 70 AEDs. AEDs can be found throughout the airport identified by AED signage and stored in wall cabinets that are integrated into YVR’s alarm, operations and security system.

Canadian Coast Guard AuxiliaryIridia Medical supplied the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) with 99 AEDs (in English and French), AED waterproof cases, AED Trainers and water rescue manikins to be used across Canada. The non-profit CCGA, with nearly 5,000 members and 1,200 vessels, assists the Canadian Coast Guard and the National Defense with search-and-rescue operations and safe boating programs for Canada’s coastal waters and inland waterways.

Canadian Pacific Iridia Medical developed and facilitated two tabletop exercises at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. The exercises were designed to rehearse a coordinated and efficient emergency response by the public/private management partnership of Fraser Health, the Cancer Centre and Access Health Abbotsford. During the sessions, the management group worked as a team to efficiently plan and respond to different emergency scenarios that they could face in the future.

Seaspan
Since 2007, Iridia Medical has partnered with Seaspan to deliver key components of their AED Program: AEDs, Medical Direction and Cardiac Arrest Management Training. AEDs have been implemented into various divisions of Seaspan throughout the years.

City of Richmond
Iridia Medical won the contract to supply AEDs for the City of Richmond’s Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program. The AEDs were placed in a variety of the city’s major public buildings. Iridia continues to provide the Medical Direction for this program and the Cardiac Arrest Management Training.

School District #5 - Southeast Kootenay
Iridia Medical supplied the AEDs for the regional implementation of School District #5 program in Southeast BC. Through the generous help and support of Teck Coal, several AEDs were placed in various locations (schools, community centres, recreation centres and arenas) in Sparwood, Elkford and Fernie.

Fraser Health Authority Iridia Medical has worked extensively with the Fraser Health Authority, throughout all of its hospitals, for the past decade. Iridia has led consulting projects, taught Advanced Cardiac Life Support courses and even created customized education workshops.

Vancouver Island Health Authority Iridia Medical has developed customized workshops for the Vancouver Island Health Authority. For example, the rural physician skills workshop is delivered on site in the location where the local physicians practice. They are given the opportunity to refresh their skills with an experienced physician and to learn from each other.

Interior Health Authority Iridia Medical has taught Advanced Cardiac Life Support extensively throughout Interior Health for the past decade. In addition to leading education, Iridia helped support the creation of the health authority’s Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan.

Capilano Golf and Country ClubCapilano has been working with Iridia Medical since 2001 when its AED program was started. Each year Capilano staff are trained and recertified in AED/CPR by our experienced instructors.

Washington Marine Group Iridia Medical has been working with the Washington Marine Group for the provision of AEDs and its related AED/CPR training since 2000. Washington Marine has used both in-house instructors to lead Iridia's educational programs or has used Iridia's instructors to teach their staff.

About Iridia Medical

Since 1998, Iridia Medical has been dedicated to improving public safety and enhancing the quality of healthcare for Canadians. Our company's four distinct divisions are each focussed on a specific field, but are united by the collective goal of providing innovative, practical solutions to the diverse healthcare challenges faced by modern populations.